Southeast Asia Aman Jet Expedition - 6-14 November 2021 VIETNAM LAOS CAMBODIA THAILAND - Aman Resorts
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A m a n J e t E x p e di t i o n
6 -1 4 Novem ber 2021
VIETNAM • LAOS • CAMBODIA • THAILAND
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WHAT’S INSIDE Page 4: YOUR PRIVATE JET Pages 5–7: THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE Pages 8–30: THE EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL Chapter One... Amanoi, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam Chapter Two... Amantaka, Luang Prabang, Laos Chapter Three… Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia Chapter Four… Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand Page 33: TOUR LEADER Page 34: CLIENT AGREEMENT
Luang Prabang
GMT +7
Siem Reap
GMT +7
Ninh Thuan
GMT +7
Phuket
GMT +7
SCHEDULED FLIGHTS:
DATE FROM TO DEPART ARRIVE DURATION
8 Nov 2021 Cam Ranh (CXR) Luang Prabang (LPQ) 11:00 13:10 2 hours 10 minutes
10 Nov 2021 Luang Prabang (LPQ) Siem Reap (REP) 12:00 13:35 1 hour 35 minutes
12 Nov 2021 Siem Reap (REP) Phuket (HKT) 12:00 13:50 1 hour 50 minutes
VISA INFORMATION: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your trip and have two blank
pages per visa required, not including the last two endorsement pages.
Vietnam: Guests need to apply online for a single-entry e-visa on the Vietnam Immigration website. Print out your
e-visa and show it at the airport upon check-in.
Laos: Remote Lands will take care of your visas upon arrival. Please bring two passport-size photos (2x2” with white
backgrounds) per person for use in your visa.
Cambodia: Remote Lands will take care of your visas upon arrival. Please bring two passport-size photos (2x2” with
white backgrounds) per person for use in your visa.
Thailand: Visas are not required for US passport holders visiting up to 30 days.
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• 3 lounges
YOUR PRIVATE JET • 2 restrooms
• 3 flight attendants
AIRBUS A318 ELITE • 2 pilots
• 1 engineer
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THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1 DAY 4
Saturday, 6 November 2021 Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Amanoi, Ocean Pavilion (Ninh Thuan, Vietnam) Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos)
D B and L or D
• Arrive in Cam Ranh, Vietnam, on your long-haul • Early morning almsgiving.
flight. • Full day touring.
• Private transfer to Amanoi (1 hour 30 minutes).
• Welcome cocktails and dinner by the pool.
DAY 5
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
DAY 2 Amansara, Courtyard Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Sunday, 7 November 2021 B L D
Amanoi, Ocean Pavilion (Ninh Thuan, Vietnam) • Private transfer to the airport (30 minutes).
B L D • Private jet to Siem Reap, Cambodia (12:00-13:35).
• Complimentary spa treatment. • Lunch on jet.
• Lunch in a fishing village. • Visa on arrival.
• Farewell cocktails and dinner on the beach. • Private transfer to Amansara (30 minutes).
• Eric Raisina fashion show with cocktails.
DAY 3
Monday, 8 November 2021 DAY 6
Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos) Thursday, 11 November 2021
Amansara, Courtyard Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
B L D
• Private transfer to the airport (1 hour 30 minutes). B L D
• Private jet to Luang Prabang, Laos (11:00–13:10). • Sunrise at Angkor Wat.
• Lunch on jet. • Helicopter excursion.
• Visa on arrival. • Private temple dinner.
• Private transfer to Amantaka (30 minutes).
• Afternoon touring.
• Welcome cocktails and dinner with Baci ceremony.
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DAY 7 DAY 9
Friday, 12 November 2021 Sunday, 14 November 2021
Amanpuri, Garden Pavilion (Phuket, Thailand) B
B L D • Private transfer to Phuket airport for your flight
• Private transfer to the airport (30 minutes). onward (35 minutes).
• Private jet to Phuket, Thailand (12:00-13:50).
• Lunch on jet.
• Optional elephant experience (included).
• Private transfer to Amanpuri (35 minutes).
• Welcome cocktails and dinner.
DAY 8
Saturday, 13 November 2021
Amanpuri, Garden Pavilion (Phuket, Thailand)
B L
• Optional morning helicopter ride (additional cost).
• Afternoon yacht excursion to Phang Nga Bay with
lunch (13:00–17:00).
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NINH THUAN, VIETNAM
Well known for its natural beauty, crystal blue coastlines and white pearly sand, the area of Ninh Thuan Province
has one of Vietnam’s most beautiful shorelines and notably includes Nui Chua National Park. Sandy beaches like
Ninh Chu and Vinh Hy line the coast. Coral reefs fringe Nui Chua National Park in the north-east.
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AMANOI
Perched over Vinh Hy Bay, where pristine jungle tumbles into crystal-clear waters, this secluded retreat inspires
both adventure and serenity. Home to some of the world’s most diverse wildlife, there is much to explore here:
the private beach sloping towards forests of colourful coral, and the protected wilderness hugging 32 kilometres
of coastline. Less tangible but equally powerful paths of discovery are uncovered in the healing philosophy of
the Aman Spa, and in pioneering Wellness Villas that offer the prospect of total wellness immersion in this
exceptionally beautiful setting.
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PAVILIONS & VILLAS
From their curving roofs peeping above the treeline to their latticed windows and discreet natural materials,
Amanoi’s Pavilions and Villas are at one with their magnificent surroundings. They draw on the grace and artful
simplicity of Vietnamese design, offering combined bedroom and living areas, and large bathrooms that open onto
spacious decks. The Villas enjoy private pools and expansive views.
DINING, WELLBEING & FACILITIES
Inside the restaurant soaring columns and sloping rooflines frame the surroundings, while at the Beach Club meals
are served beside the pristine sand, accompanied by the gentle sounds of the surf. Fresh fish from the azure waters
of Vinh Hy Bay takes prominence on the menu. Delivered daily directly from the fishing boats, the fish are cooked
simply and complemented by other locally sourced ingredients as well as panoramic views over the bay and rolling
hills. Amanoi’s Spa provides access to modern equipment as well as the full range of traditional East Asian spa
treatments.
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Day 1
Saturday, 6 November 2021
Amanoi, Ocean Pavilion (Ninh Thuan, Vietnam)
Included Meals: D
Arrive in Cam Ranh, Vietnam, on your international
flight.
Vietnam e-visa: Clients to have obtained in advance.
Private transfer to Amanoi (1 hour 30 minutes).
Complimentary Spa: Recharge with a complimentary
afternoon massage at the Aman Spa. Valid once per
person any time during stay (60 minutes).
Welcome Cocktails and Dinner – 18:00: Gather for
cocktails and dinner by the pool to meet your fellow
travellers and tour leader.
Day 2
Sunday, 7 November 2021
Amanoi, Ocean Pavilion (Ninh Thuan, Vietnam)
Included Meals: B L D
Breakfast from 07:30: Enjoy breakfast at the
Restaurant.
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
07:00 - Offroad Cycling: Take a bike ride through local
villages to visit morning markets.
07:00 - Temple Cove (Ong Thinh Beach):
Alternatively, start the day with a 45-minute hike to
one of the area’s best-kept secrets, located within the
National Park. The intimate cove features spectacular
rock formations and provides a breathtaking view of
Amanoi in the distance.
08:00–09:00: Group yoga session or Pilates class.
10Beach Club: Enjoy the Beach Club. Amanoi provides
complimentary water sport activities (kayak,
paddleboard, hobie cat, snorkelling) - no reservation
required, weather permitting.
12:30 - Lunch: In the afternoon, meet at the beach and
take a boat to a floating restaurant for a local seafood
lunch.
Vinh Hy Bay: After lunch, explore Vinh Hy Bay by boat
and visit a fishing village, where you can enjoy tea with
local villagers.
14:30: Return to Amanoi.
Goga Peak: Hike 15 to 20 minutes from Amanoi up
an inclining pathway to Goga Peak. Enjoy spectacular
views from the top and take in Vinh Hy Bay, the East
Sea, coastal rock formations and the southern city of
Phan Rang.
Hanging Lake: Just 10 minutes from Amanoi is the
entrance to Hanging Lake. From here you can hike
through the dense forests of Nui Chua National Park en
route to the expansive lake.
15:30–16:30: Complimentary daily afternoon tea.
Spa: As wellness is a main focus at Amanoi, we
encourage you to enjoy the Aman Spa. Please note
that 1 complimentary massage is included. Valid once per
person any time during stay.
Cocktails and Dinner - 18:00: Enjoy farewell cocktails
and dinner at the Beach Club.
11Day 3
Monday, 8 November 2021
Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos)
Included Meals: B L D
Breakfast from 07:30: Enjoy breakfast at the
Restaurant.
08:30: Private transfer to the airport (approximately 1
hour 30 minutes).
11:00-13:10: Private jet from Cam Ranh, Vietnam to
Luang Prabang, Laos (2 hours 10 minutes).
Lunch: Will be served on board the jet during this flight.
12LAOS
Laos is a country of astounding physical beauty, kind-hearted people and fascinating culture. The Buddhist nation
is also one of the most undeveloped and least-visited countries in the world — making it quite alluring to the
adventurous traveller. Like Cambodia and Vietnam, Laos was a French colony, but it has remained much more
isolated than the other two countries of former Indochina, in part because of its landlocked location between
Thailand, Myanmar, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Luang Prabang, Laos’s majestic crown jewel, is a Unesco
World Heritage Site with gorgeous palaces and temples on the banks of the Mekong river. The charming town was
founded in the seventh century as the capital of the Kingdom of Luang Prabang, and was subsequently the capital of
the Kingdom of Laos, which is now a communist state.
13AMANTAKA, LUANG PRABANG
The pace of Luang Prabang is seductively slow. Observe the ebb and flow of the mighty Mekong, and see flashes
of saffron as the Buddhist monks tread softly between temples in Laos’s spiritual capital, a well-preserved Unesco
World Heritage Site. Overlooking the town at the foot of sacred Mount Phousi, the French colonial building retains a
genteel tranquillity from the past, whereas private pools and an expansive state-of-the-art spa keep contemporary
souls in their comfort zone.
14SUITES
Entered through louvered doors, Amantaka’s suites offer light-filled living and sleeping areas, their lofty ceilings
sheltering a central kingsize bed. Bathrooms feature twin vanities, dressing areas, showers, toilets and separate
island bathtubs. Each suite’s living space and bedroom opens onto an outdoor area shaded by indigenous trees,
leading, in selected suites, to a private pool.
DINING
Using time-honoured ingredients and techniques, Amantaka’s menu showcases small dishes of Laotian food that
are served together to make up a traditional Lao meal. Locally grown produce features prominently. Meals are
enjoyed in the airy Dining Room or at the Pool Terrace – or shared at a Lao barbecue, complete with dancing troupe
in traditional costumes.
15Day 3
Monday, 8 November 2021
Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos)
Included Meals: B L D
13:10: Arrive in Luang Prabang, Laos by private jet (2
hours 10 minutes).
Visa on Arrival: Please bring two passport-size
photographs per person for your Laos visa on arrival.
Private transfer to Amantaka (approximately 30
minutes).
If you wish, head out to explore town with your private
car, driver and guide.
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Royal Palace: Visit the Royal Palace Museum, originally
built during the French colonial era as a residence for
King Sisavang. This fascinating museum features the
original royal chambers, local artworks, the throne
room and the royal vintage car collection.
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham Temple: Visit the
temple, known simply as Wat Mai. Close to the Royal
Palace, the monastery was a former home of the royal
family and was spared destruction during the Chinese
Haw raid in 1887. One of the most striking features
of Wat Mai is its five-tiered roof and the gilded relief
panels adorning the façade.
Wat Phonphao Temple: From Wat Mai, it is a short
journey to Wat Phonphao temple, the Peacefulness
Temple. The temple is used as a forest meditation
retreat and was once headed by the revered abbot
Ajahn Saisamut.
Baci Ceremony and Welcome Dinner – 18:00:
Gather and enjoy a traditional Baci ceremony with
special guest Prince Tiao Nithakhong Somsanith. The
ceremony is most often held to celebrate a special
event such as a marriage, a homecoming or a birth.
Afterwards, have a welcome dinner poolside.
16Day 4
Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Amantaka, Suite (Luang Prabang, Laos)
Included Meals: B and L or D
TODAY’S OPTIONAL SHARED EXPERIENCE
MandaLao: Drive one hour to MandaLao to visit a
reserve for rescued and domesticated elephants,
departing Amantaka at 06:45.
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Almsgiving: Rise at 05:00 to take part in the tradition
of offering alms to monks, also known as Tak Bat. At
sunrise your guide will escort you to a location on a
nearby street where you can participate in greeting a
procession of monks as they make their way to homes
and shops to receive their daily rice, an event of great
importance for Lao Buddhists.
While the parade of monks in orange robes on Luang
Prabang’s main street is quite a sight, there is also a
smaller file of monks who proceed along Amantaka’s
street, if you wish for a more intimate experience with
fewer tourists.
Local Market: Walk through a local market where you
will see vendors hawking produce ranging from the
mundane, like local fruits and vegetables, to the exotic.
Breakfast: Head back to Amantaka for breakfast before
stepping out for further touring.
Pak Ou Caves: Board a small, comfortable boat for a
two-hour voyage up the Mekong river. Visit the Pak
Ou Caves, famed for housing more than ten thousand
statues of the Buddha in a huge cavern overlooking the
Mekong. Because an image of the Buddha cannot be
destroyed, for hundreds of years damaged Buddhas
have been retired to these caves. The lower cave holds
the vast majority, but you will also get the chance to
see the upper cave, the starting point for the one-
hour trek to a local village. Before leaving the caves it
is customary to make an offering and the locals who
protect and maintain the site greatly appreciate any
donation.
17Ban Muang Khaeo: Hike to the village of Ban Muang
Khaeo, just around the corner from the rock face of the
Pak Ou Caves.
Return to Luang Prabang for further exploration.
Lunch: Either lunch or dinner is included at Amantaka.
Enjoy your remaining meal at your leisure and pay
directly.
Kuang Si Waterfall: A favourite of visitors to Luang
Prabang, the Kuang Si falls feature three tiers and
a 180-foot drop. Please note that you may bring a
bathing suit and swim while you are here.
Big Brother Mouse: An organisation devoted to Lao
children, here you can purchase books and gift them to
the local children, many of whom have nothing to read.
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre: This
independent, non-profit museum is dedicated to the
various ethnic cultures of Laos. The museum displays
and sells a number of local handicrafts, and the centre
is also involved in the research, preservation and
documentation of cultural artefacts, as well as outreach
and education projects and employment development.
SUGGESTED ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE
Hill Tribes: Learn about the hill tribes of Laos, spending
the day visiting local groups like the Tai Lue, Khmu and
Akha Erpa. These tribal people live in villages almost
completely unconnected with the outside world; their
homes are hand-built, their clothing is often very
traditional, and their food is either grown by them,
caught by them, or foraged by them. They are not
Buddhist like the rest of Laos, but instead practice a
native religion that combines their traditional beliefs in
nature spirits and Taoist ideas imported from China.
After touring, return to the hotel to relax before dinner.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
Dinner: Either lunch or dinner is included at Amantaka.
Enjoy your remaining meal at your leisure and pay
directly.
18SUGGESTED INDEPENDENT EVENING EXPERIENCE
Hmong Night Market: If you wish to step out this
evening on your own, take a postprandial stroll through
the colourful stalls of Hmong Night Market, where local
hill-tribe people sell their vibrant textiles and other
handmade creations every evening. Open until 21:00.
Day 5
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Amansara, Courtyard Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Included Meals: B L D
Breakfast from 07:30: Enjoy breakfast at the
Restaurant.
10:30: Private transfer to the airport (30 minutes).
12:00-13:35: Private jet from Luang Prabang, Laos to
Siem Reap, Cambodia (1 hour 35 minutes).
Lunch: Will be served on board the jet during this flight.
19CAMBODIA
The Kingdom of Cambodia has rightfully become a traveller’s mecca due to the magnificent cultural heritage of
Siem Reap. In addition to Angkor Wat, one of the great man-made wonders of the world, and other remarkable
temples throughout the Angkor area, the heart of the country also offers natural marvels like Boeung Tonlé Sap,
Cambodia’s vast freshwater lake, which sustains a unique culture of floating villages. Angkor was the capital of
the powerful Khmer Empire which controlled most of Indochina (the former French colonies of Laos, Vietnam and
Cambodia) from the eleventh to the fourteenth centuries. In addition to this region, there is the French colonial
heritage of the capital, Phnom Penh, the authentic rural life of Battambang and excellent beach destinations, like
Kep, along the southern coast. The scars of war under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge have healed a lot in the past
30 years, and today Cambodia is a lovely Buddhist constitutional monarchy of extremely gracious people, delicious
cuisine and rich cultural history.
20AMANSARA, SIEM REAP
Once a residence for guests of the king, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture - an
unabashedly modern style. A careful and sensitive restoration brought the building back to its former glory, retaining
the original single-level layout, curvilinear pool and monochrome minimalism. Gardens and a canopy of mature
trees create an introspective atmosphere, continued in the Suites, which open onto private courtyards and ponds.
Custom itineraries lead guests intuitively towards less-explored destinations – cycling through crowd-free ruins,
meditating amid ancient forest or cruising to the floating villages of Tonlé Sap lake.
21SUITES
Finished in pale terrazzo and timber, Amansara’s Suites offer a combined bedroom and living area which steps down
into a light-filled bathroom with an island bathtub. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private garden courtyard
with sun loungers, a reflection pond and, in 12 Suites, a private plunge pool. Sandstone reliefs reference the famed
ruins of Angkor temples just minutes away.
DINING
Amansara’s sleek circular restaurant offers Cambodian-centred cuisine under soaring ceilings, or outdoors at
pergola-shaded tables by the pool. The daily changing menus focus on simple flavours, using organic produce direct
from the market and local suppliers. For a unique experience, private dining is available at the resort’s rustic Khmer
house at Angkor, where meals are prepared over charcoal to the sounds and sights of village life.
22Day 5
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Amansara, Courtyard Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Included Meals: B L D
13:35: Arrive Siem Reap, Cambodia (1 hour 35
minutes).
Visa on Arrival: Please bring two passport-size photos
(2x2” with white backgrounds) per person for use in
your visa. Please note that photo booths are available in
the airport for visa purposes in case you forget your photos.
Private transfer to Amansara (30 minutes).
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Ta Prohm: This ruined temple dates back to 1186 and
has been intentionally given over to the jungle. The
resulting atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, and not
to be missed during your visit to Siem Reap. Ta Prohm
is very much an active archaeological site, as well; in
2011, workers unearthed two headless stone statues,
the larger of which stands 10 feet high. Both date from
the 12th century and are the biggest excavated finds
since the 1930s.
Angkor Thom: This massive complex was, in a bygone
era, the seat of King Jayavarman VII’s mighty Khmer
empire. The Bayon - the site’s central temple - is a
marvel of “baroque” Khmer architecture, constructed
as the king’s official state temple. The Bayon blends
Hindu and Buddhist iconography, and its several
terraces host 54 towers with massive human faces
carved into their stone façades. Their peacefully smiling
visages are said to resemble Jayavarman VII himself.
Fashion Show and Cocktails - 17:00: Arrive at haute
couture designer Eric Raisina’s atelier for cocktails,
champagne, and a special private fashion show.
Dinner: Have dinner at Amansara. Dinner is included at
Amansara, but if you wish to dine outside of the hotel, you
will pay directly.
23Day 6
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Amansara, Courtyard Suite (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Included Meals: B L D
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Morning pick-up time: 05:00
Morning return time: 07:00
Sunrise at Angkor Wat: With your private guide, get
close up to Angkor Wat where your first impressions of
the monuments’ grandeur at daybreak will be relatively
private. Angkor Wat has become one of the world’s
most famous attractions, on a par with the Great Wall
of China and the Taj Mahal. Built in the twelfth century
as the capital of King Suryavarman II’s kingdom, it is
the largest and best-preserved of the Angkor temples,
and the only one to have remained a significant
religious centre (first Hindu, then Buddhist) since its
founding.
Breakfast: Return to Amansara for breakfast and
relaxation before stepping out for further touring.
Second pick-up time: 11:00
Second return time: 18:00
TODAY’S SHARED EXPERIENCE
Helicopter over Angkor Wat: Proceed to the airport
for your private helicopter aerial tour of Siem Reap.
This bird’s-eye view of the Angkor area is a terrific
complement to your exploring on the ground. Your
30-minute helicopter flight path provides a thrilling
experience of the Angkor region, especially Angkor
Wat, western and eastern Barays, Prasat Kravan, Sras
Srong, Pre Rup, and the eastern Mebon temple. The
helicopter is a French-manufactured turbine engine
AS350 Squirrel with seating for five passengers plus
pilot. All maintenance procedures comply with the
highest international civil aviation standards (and
in particular conform to New Zealand Civil Aviation
Authority regulations) and all passengers are covered
by a comprehensive insurance package. Pilots have
24expert knowledge of Cambodian flying conditions and
love to share the experience of Angkor-from-above
with visitors.
Afterwards, return to Siem Reap.
Lunch: Head back to Amansara for lunch before
stepping out for further touring. Lunch is included at
Amansara, but if you wish to dine outside of the hotel, you
will pay directly.
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Old Market: Go to the Psar Chaa (Old Market), a
unique and intriguing bazaar where one can hunt
for wood and stone carvings, silk, Buddha images,
and other handmade Cambodian souvenirs in this
wonderful vending labyrinth. The gracious Khmer
merchants will help you find what you want, even if it
means going to a competitor.
Angkor National Museum: Explore the Angkor
National Museum, which opened in 2007. This
engaging museum features various Hindu and Buddhist
statues and artifacts from the Angkor temples and
surrounding area, scale models of different temple
complexes, and multimedia exhibits.
Rural Water Well Development: Fund the building
of a water well for a Cambodian family through the
Cambodian Child’s Dream Organization (CCDO). Each
water well & filter provides a family and its immediate
neighbors with easily accessible hand pumped clean
water. On average about 11 people use each water well,
and without these wells villagers ultimately travel long
distances to retrieve water from pools and streams.
After construction of the well is completed you will
have the opportunity to meet the family and have your
photo taken together in front of the newly constructed
well. Additional donation.
APOPO Visitor Center: APOPO is a Belgian non-profit
that has developed a unique approach to clearing
landmines: rats. Southern giant pouched rats, to be
more specific. These heroic rodents are trained for
months to be able to accurately identify the scent
of TNT, enabling them to notify their handlers in the
25field to the presence of a landmine. The rats’ body
weight is low enough that they do not set off the
landmines’ pressure triggers, thereby making the de-
mining process much safer, both for the rats and for
their human handlers. The Visitor Center offers tours,
demonstrations of the rat’s training exercises, and
conversations with the brave people working to make
the Cambodian countryside safe from the scourge of
anti-personnel mines.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
18:00: Meet in the lobby for departure (45-minute
transfer).
Private Temple Dinner - 19:00: Enjoy a private dinner
of gourmet Khmer cuisine on the grounds of Banteay
Samré. Drinks will precede your multi-course meal, and
the evening will include a performance of traditional
Cambodian dance.
Day 7
Friday, 12 November 2021
Amanpuri, Garden Pavilion (Phuket, Thailand)
Included Meals: B L D
Breakfast from 07:30: Enjoy breakfast at the
Restaurant.
10:30: Private transfer to the airport (30 minutes).
12:00-13:50: Private jet from Siem Reap to Phuket (1
hour 50 minutes).
Lunch: Will be served on board the jet during this flight.
26PHUKET, THAILAND
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and sports fine beaches, constant sunshine, and an enviable proximity to a
multitude of attractions and dive sites – among them the Similan Islands, Koh Phi Phi and the limestone peaks of
Phang Nga Bay.
27AMANPURI
Scattered with coconut palms overlooking the Andaman Sea, the Amanpuri peninsula on Phuket’s west coast
provides a peaceful enclave in which to relax and rejuvenate in complete privacy. The Ayutthayuan-style upturned
roofs of the guest pavilions shelter sleek, spacious interiors, their contemporary appeal matched by the array
of globally influenced venues for dining and entertainment – with cuisines and cocktails originating from South
America, Japan and Italy, as well as Southeast Asia. Witness spectacular sunrises practicing yoga outdoors, or lose
days on the private beach, where a fleet of boats lies ready to whisk guests away to dive sites and neighbouring
islands.
28PAVILIONS & VILLAS
Set on a hillside overlooking a secluded white-sand beach on Phuket’s west coast, Amanpuri’s Pavilions are elegant
and contemporary with oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Coconut palms cast tropical shadows
onto private terraces, each with an outdoor lounging sala. Views are of the gardens or the ocean, and a number
of Pavilions offer private pools. Amanpuri’s Villas lie towards the tip of the peninsula, with ocean-front or garden
settings. With a choice of two to nine bedrooms, extensive living and dining areas are arranged around a private
swimming pool. Interiors feature Thai furnishings, art and antiques, and live-in staff attend to guests’ every need.
DINING, WELLBEING & FACILITIES
Dine at your choice of Japanese, Thai, Italian and South American restaurants and enjoy the Beach Club. Open
seasonally for lunch, Amanpuri’s Beach Club restaurant is reminiscent of a bustling food market, showcasing the
freshest catch of the day and prime meats, grilled to order, along with wood-fired pizzas and a vibrant array of
Mediterranean salads.
At the Aman Spa, natural herb-infused treatments are offered in six light-filled pavilions that include a private steam
room, shower, bath and outdoor meditation sala. These are joined by a gym and Pilates studio with panoramic
views, a yoga and meditation pavilion, and four floodlit tennis courts.
29Day 7
Friday, 12 November 2021
Amanpuri, Garden Pavilion (Phuket, Thailand)
Included Meals: B L D
13:50: Arrive in Phuket, Thailand (1 hour 50 minutes).
Private transfer to Amanpuri (35 minutes).
TODAY’S SHARED EXPERIENCES
Elephant Experience: If you wish, stop at an elephant
sanctuary where you can feed, walk and observe the
elephants as they roam throughout the sanctuary,
socialise and bathe.
Alternatively, feel free to go directly to the hotel to
check in and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
Welcome cocktails and dinner, starting at 18:00.
Day 8
Saturday, 13 November 2021
Amanpuri, Garden Pavilion (Phuket, Thailand)
Included Meals: B L
Breakfast: Have breakfast at Amanpuri.
Enjoy the morning at leisure.
TODAY’S SHARED OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Helicopter Charter: Charter a private helicopter for an
exhilarating ride over Phang Nga Bay, where hundreds
of limestone karst peaks thrust up out of the sea in
a variety of formations, towering over the turquoise
water. Additional cost.
30ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Beach: Spend your free time soaking up the sun and
trying out our water sports, all overlooking the bright
turquoise sea.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
Golf: borrow a set of clubs from Amanpuri and play a
round at one of the six courses in the area. Amanpuri
can assist with reservations. Additional cost.
Local Shopping: Browse the local boutiques and
galleries in Phuket Town and immerse yourself in the
bustle and excitement of these large venues offering
anything and everything, from fresh fruit and produce
to antiques.
Phuket Pearl Factory: Visit the Phuket Pearl Factory, the
biggest pearl farm and manufacturer in the province.
The factory produces pearl products using local
indigenous varieties of the lustrous gem, including
Mabe, Akoya and South Sea pearls and is the country’s
first pearl producer with a fully integrated process.
Learn how pearls are created, sorted, produced and
designed, as well as the all-important skill of how to
differentiate between a real and a fake.
SCHEDULED GROUP EXPERIENCE
Farewell Yacht Excursion to Phang Nga Bay with
Lunch: Board a yacht and cruise on the sparkling blue
waters and between the limestone karsts of Phang Nga
Bay. The shallow bay comprises 42 islands and at least
28 species of mangrove and is home to many diverse
and endangered species, including the dugong. Stop on
an island to spend time on the beach and swim. Have
lunch on your cruise. Scheduled for 13:00–17:00.
After today’s yacht excursion, you may choose to have
a casual dinner with the group to say farewell. Please
note, though, that there is no pre-arranged group
activity following the yacht excursion.
31Day 9
Sunday, 14 November 2021
Included Meals: B
Breakfast: Have breakfast at Amanpuri.
Official check out time is at 12:00. Leave your luggage
with the bell desk and enjoy the hotel’s facilities until
your private transfer.
Private transfer to Phuket airport (approximately 35
minutes).
End of Aman Jet Expedition by Remote Lands.
32TOUR LEADER
Catherine E. Heald
CEO and Co-Founder of Remote Lands
Catherine is an adventurer, an Asiaphile, and a serial entrepreneur. She
describes her greatest fear in life as mediocrity, her second greatest as
boredom and the combination as the stimulus for Remote Lands. A former
software engineer and technology entrepreneur, she considers herself lucky
to have found her true calling at the age of 42, and to have been able to turn
her life’s passion for Asian travel into her profession.
Some of her most memorable travel experiences include having a private lunch with the Queen of Bhutan in her
palace; a magical New Year’s Eve in Mongolia sharing a ger with a nomad family at 7°C (-44.6°F); hiking to far-flung
hill tribe villages off the grid in eastern Myanmar; off-piste skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir, in 1989; trekking alone in the
Everest region of Nepal; taking a private helicopter up to view the peak of the third highest mountain in the world,
Kanchenjunga in Sikkim; cruising in Siberia from the Arctic Circle to Vladivostok in a Russian icebreaker; chartering
a private plane to visit remote corners of the Gobi Desert and eastern Mongolia; getting married in an Iban tribal
longhouse in Borneo, a Hindu temple in Kerala, and a Buddhist temple in Bhutan; and travelling solo across North
Korea.
Catherine (née Evans) graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, and then headed to New York to attend
Columbia University (Barnard College) in 1980. This was the first year Columbia offered Computer Science as a
major, and her instinct told her computers would become increasingly integral to business and life in general. She
earned her BA in Computer Science in 1984 and then spent four years writing code for Wall Street’s L.F. Rothschild,
Unterberg, Towbin while attending NYU’s Stern School of Business, but she left for Hong Kong before earning her
MBA.
She lives with her husband, Donald Heald, a collector and purveyor of rare books and manuscripts, and their white
Labrador, Bali, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and in Sherman, CT. Her proudest accomplishments include having
been the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded American company at the age of 33 (as Catherine Winchester);
being featured onstage with Bill Gates in two of his major keynote speeches in 1991 and 1993; and finishing the 1985
NYC Marathon in 101st place with a time of 3:17. She still runs 40 miles a week, albeit rather slowly now, and credits
running and the self-discipline she learned from daily training as being the foundation for all her achievements in
life.
33Client Agreement
I, the client, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied for the trip as specified above. I understand that I may travel to remote countries
and areas in Asia that are inherently risky including the above-stated destinations. I am prepared to assume the risks associated with this trip
including: forces of nature; weather; terrorism; civil unrest; war; strikes; local laws; accidents; and all transportation including land vehicles,
boats and aircraft that are not necessarily operated or maintained to standards found in North America. I assume all risks associated with altitude,
illness, physical injuries sustained, disease, alcohol consumption, physical exertion and sporting activities, knowing that access to evacuation
and/or suitable medical supplies and support may not be available. I also assume full responsibility for my own baggage and personal possessions
and effects.
Remote Lands, Inc., including its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and successors, does not own or operate any entity which is
a service provider for client journeys. Remote Lands purchases all transportation, accommodation, dining and all other services from a variety of
independent entities. Remote Lands is not responsible or liable for the gross negligence or intentional acts by any service provider or other third
party.
I agree that I am responsible for purchasing comprehensive travel and emergency medical insurance that will cover all expenses related to trip
cancellation; loss of luggage and personal effects; medical expenses including evacuation; and all other issues related to personal injury, death,
property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent,
willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any service provider including airlines, hotels and restaurants, or their employees or
agents or any other third party (2) any defect or failure of any vehicle, equipment, aircraft or instrument owned by any service provider (3) any
wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any third party.
I understand that unforeseen events beyond the immediate control of Remote Lands may occur, such as flight/train/boat/other transportation
cancellations, hotel issues/problems, and other unexpected schedule changes. I agree that Remote Lands is not responsible for such
unanticipated and uncontrollable changes, and that any expenses resulting from such changes (e.g. additional hotel, transportation, or guide
fees, etc.) would be my sole responsibility, and I further understand that I may be eligible to recoup such costs from my travel insurance carrier.
I hereby agree that everyone in my party, including myself, is of adequate health, and no one has any physical condition or disability that could
prevent them from taking part in the journey or present a hazard to themselves, or have, hereby, disclosed any conditions that may hinder our/my
ability to endure the exertions of this trip.
By accepting this document I agree to take full responsibility for my own and the members of my party’s actions, safety and welfare, including
unanticipated events including injury, illness, theft, emotional trauma, death, forces of nature, war and terrorism. I hereby release and discharge
Remote Lands, Inc. and its agents and employees from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in the above trip. I agree that
this release will be legally binding upon me, my heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives, it being my intention to fully assume all risk of
travel and to release Remote Lands, Inc. from any and all liabilities to the maximum extent permitted by law.
For information concerning possible dangers at destinations, Remote Lands recommends contacting the Travel Warnings Section of the U.S. State
Department at (202) 647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov. For medical information, Remote Lands recommends contacting the Centres for Disease
Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel.
I assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability,
and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). It is my responsibility to obtain any vaccinations or medications. Any issues or claims relating to
terms and conditions or in any way relating to the journey shall be settled by binding arbitration in the State of New York, in accordance with the
current rules of the American Arbitration Association.
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